US Bridges

I70 HWY WB over K43 HWY & Sd RD DR Drg

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · JCT K43/I70 WB · Structure no. 999907000211101

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY WB over K43 HWY & Sd RD DR Drg is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 HWY WB over K43 HWY & Sd RD DR Drg in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,570 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI70 HWY WB
CrossesK43 HWY & Sd RD DR Drg
LocationJCT K43/I70 WB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95778, -97.11167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic9,570 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I70 HWY WB over K43 HWY & Sd RD DR Drg built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY WB over K43 HWY & Sd RD DR Drg in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I70 HWY WB over K43 HWY & Sd RD DR Drg carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY WB over K43 HWY & Sd RD DR Drg?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY WB over K43 HWY & Sd RD DR Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.